NYT Crossword · 4 Down
“Diving duck” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, April 12, 1998 as 4 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, April 12, 1998 · 4 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Apr 12, 1998 · 4 Down · 5 letters
- Dec 13, 1996 · 23 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 24, 1995 · 67 Across · 4 letters
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The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with P, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 1998, at 4 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Diving duck” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SCAUP. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.